Just half a block from Central Park

The Capitol sits ideally between 5th and Madison Avenues on 87th Street. 6A is a gracious, split two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with streaming light, generous room proportions and tall ceilings up to 9'9 . Thi s stately home awaits a new chapter, the perfect project for the next owner to imagine a fresh take on pre-war charm. An entry foyer with coat closet leads to a wide reception gallery perfect to hang art and design a seating moment. The combination living/dining room has exquisite custom bookcases, a fireplace and large windows facing North, all overlooking the treetops of 87th Street. The windowed kitchen has extensive storage and an eat-in breakfast bar.

The primary bedroom also faces North over 87th Street with a grand dressing area, walk-in-closet and en-suite bath. Completing this lovely home is a second bedroom, facing South, with ample closet space and its own en-suite bath. Built in 1912 at 8 stories tall, The Capitol was one of the early skyscrapers in Carnegie Hill. This pet friendly cooperative, built of glzed terracotta tiles and Roman bricks in Neo-Renaissance style, has a live-in superintendent and a part time doorman (12pm until 8pm). Washer/dryers, pied-a-terre use, sublets, gifting, co-purchasers, LLC purchases, parents buying for children and guarantors are all considered on a case-by-case basis. The building allows up to 65% financing and there is a 1% flip tax is payable by the Seller. Note showings are permitted Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm and 24-hour's notice to show is requested.

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on 12 E 87th St Apt 6A
in New York, NY
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575 Madison Ave.


Property MLS #23026896 from DouglasElliman

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+ Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 2

+ Other Rooms

Total Rooms: 4

+ Appliances

dishwasher

+ Bathrooms

Full Bathrooms: 2

+ Homeowners Association

Association: Yes
Association Fee: 3702
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 3702

+ Amenities and Community Features

Fireplace
Pets
PreWar
Storage
Doorman: Yes

+ Multi-Unit Info

Number of Units: 25

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Source Listing Status: Active
Source Property Type: Coop
Property Subtype: co-op
Source System Name: C2C
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Listed 2024-05-24
$1,750,000
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+ Building and Construction

Year Built: 1920
Building Name: The Capitol
Property Age: 104
Levels or Stories: 8
Elevator: Yes

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Ps 6 Lillie D Blake is a public elementary school located approximately 0.3 miles away.
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Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner is a public middle school located approximately 0.7 miles away.
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The Clinton School is a public middle and high school located approximately 3.6 miles away.
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Solomon Schechter School Of Manhattan is a private elementary and middle school located approximately 0.1 miles away.
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